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Question
The reaction of toluene with chlorine in the presence of iron and in the absence of light yields ______.
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Mixture of
and 
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Solution
Mixture of
and 
Explanation:
Both ortho- and para- compounds are formed in different yields as depicted below:

('X' represents Cl in this case)
Even though the ortho- product is the major product.
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